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(00:00) Intro – Using Walking to Break Fat Loss Plateaus
(01:59) Why Plateaus Happen More After 40 (Stress Sensitivity & Adaptation)
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(04:26) Mistake #1: Starting Too High (Leave Room to Increase Steps)
(06:29) Key Strategy: Vary Walking Intensity to Avoid Adaptation
(10:09) 5-Minute Post-Meal Walks for Blood Sugar & Fat Storage
(12:09) Advanced Options: Weighted Vests + Terrain Changes
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(16:13) Final Takeaway: Plateaus Don’t Need More Effort—They Need Better Signals

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Hitting Your Steps… But Not Losing Weight? | MMP Ep. 264

The Metabolism and Menopause Podcast